Any way to repair this Bluemel Fender
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Any way to repair this Bluemel Fender
Just trying to get ideas here. Any suggestions as to how I can try to repair this Bluemel fender? The plastic is pretty thin. My guess is the mudguard got caught on something and tore the fender.
My other idea is to just cut it back and make it a shorty front fender instead.
Have a look
My other idea is to just cut it back and make it a shorty front fender instead.
Have a look
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It looks too thin and flimsy to be patched without having to fortify then entire unit.
If I were you I'd try to find a cheap replacement from PlanetBike or just chop it into a shortie. Seems like way more trouble than it's worth to patch.
If I were you I'd try to find a cheap replacement from PlanetBike or just chop it into a shortie. Seems like way more trouble than it's worth to patch.
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Try the SKS polycarbonate commuter fenders from Germany. You can sometimes catch them for $20 to $25 a pair online. They seem indestructable.
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Cut it back to the top of the crack, drill out the rivets on the bridge that holds the stays, and poprivet the bridge back on.
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You can fix the crack by suturing it with Spectra thread. Drill very small holes all along the crack on both sides. Also grind out a small hole at the end of the crack to prevent it from propagating. Suture the entire crack using Spectra leader line found at fishing supply stores.
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Just trying to get ideas here. Any suggestions as to how I can try to repair this Bluemel fender? The plastic is pretty thin. My guess is the mudguard got caught on something and tore the fender.
My other idea is to just cut it back and make it a shorty front fender instead.
My other idea is to just cut it back and make it a shorty front fender instead.
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They look like Populars...all rounded off. Lightweights have a raised centre, methinks.
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Is this an old Blumell? If it's a valuable antique, you could glue a thin strip of plastic (or even a piece of newer fender) to the back to preserve the look of the bike.
I've seen ads for people who "weld" plastic but it has to be the right kind of plastic.
I've seen ads for people who "weld" plastic but it has to be the right kind of plastic.
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The "good" side of the fender in this pic.
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Your replacement, signed, sealed, and dee-livered:
https://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-BLACK-Blueme...item20af5b909d
-Kurt
https://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-BLACK-Blueme...item20af5b909d
-Kurt